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Cobra Beer

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Cobra Beer is a smooth premium lager brewed in the United Kingdom with a distinctive golden color and crisp, refreshing taste. It is known for its balanced flavor profile and is traditionally served chilled, making it an ideal companion to Indian cuisine.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
hoppy
spicy
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, showcasing delicate grain and light malt notes characteristic of its noble brewing tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cobra Beer

◎ Appearance

Cobra presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The beer displays a modest white head that dissipates to a thin lacing, revealing fine carbonation throughout. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, true to a well-crafted premium lager.

goldenbrilliant claritywhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, showcasing delicate grain and light malt notes characteristic of its noble brewing tradition. Minimal hop aromatics emerge as gentle florals, while a crisp, clean profile dominates without aggressive yeast esters. The overall bouquet is refined and approachable, inviting rather than assertive.

grainyclean maltsubtle floralsrefined

◐ Taste

Cobra delivers a supremely balanced palate with crisp, clean entry and smooth progression across the mid-palate. Soft grain and light malty sweetness provide structure without heaviness, while moderate bitterness (42 IBU) offers pleasant counterbalance and prevents cloying notes. The flavor remains refreshingly dry, making it an exceptional pairing beer.

smoothcrispbalanced bitternesslight malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with admirable brevity, avoiding any lingering harshness or excessive sweetness. A refreshing quality persists on the palate, encouraging another sip and showcasing its natural affinity with spiced cuisine.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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Food Pairing

What to eat with Cobra Beer

About Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Lager

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